Spencer Pratt claims the fire at his Pacific Palisades office was intentional.
A “suspicious” fire erupted in the Pacific Palisades office of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt on Thursday, as he reported to various outlets. Pratt acknowledged that his office, located in the Highlands Circle complex at 1515 Palisades Dr., is under investigation for arson. “I have to be cautious not to interfere with the arson […]
Man charged with Palisades arson threatened DoorDash CEO, according to federal agent.
A federal agent testified in court on Thursday that the man on trial for starting the tragic Palisades fire had been looking up the address of DoorDash’s CEO with the intent to kill him. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, whose federal arson trial began in Los Angeles, was described by prosecutors as being “obsessed” with CEO killer […]
Karen Bass addresses her brother’s lawsuit regarding the loss of their home in the Palisades Fire.
Karen Bass didn’t make a hasty exit when approached about her brother’s lawsuit against Los Angeles, especially after their upscale Malibu home was lost in the Palisades fire. The mayor, who’s eyeing re-election, avoided discussions about the lawsuit while seated in a black Suburban at a World Cup soccer event on Thursday. Bass was asked […]
The plan of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the Palisades fire, fell apart during the trial.
Trial of Man Accused of Palisades Fire Enters Second Day The individual facing allegations of igniting the severe Palisades fire attempted to mislead investigators by recording his 911 calls reporting the fire and conducting deceptive online searches, according to federal testimony. As Jonathan Rinderknecht’s trial moved into its second day on Thursday, prosecutors presented a […]
Pacific Palisades will hold its first significant car show after the tragic fire in 2025.
Pacific Palisades to Host Car Show After Wildfire Recovery About 18 months after the Palisades Fire devastated one of Los Angeles’ wealthiest areas, Pacific Palisades is gearing up for its first major car show to aid in community rebuilding. The Pacific Palisades Motor Classic will occur on Saturday at the Palisades Village Green. It aims […]
Trial starts for man charged with igniting Palisades fire and planning ‘revenge against society’
Trial Opens for Man Accused of Starting Devastating Palisades Fire Opening statements have kicked off in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with igniting the deadly Palisades fire that took 12 lives and leveled over 6,800 homes in Los Angeles back in January 2025. Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecutors […]
Trial for the Palisades Fire starts with Jonathan Rinderknecht’s emergency calls
Trial of Palisades Fire Suspect Continues The jury in the case against the suspect in the Palisades fire listened to a troubling 9-1-1 call made by the accused shortly after igniting the blaze on New Year’s Eve. Jonathan Rinderknecht appeared in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Wednesday morning, dressed […]
Man charged with starting the Palisades fire has one of his limited supporters attend court for the trial.
The father of the man charged with igniting one of Southern California’s most devastating wildfires, which resulted in 12 fatalities, was seen outside a federal courthouse in Los Angeles on Wednesday as opening statements in his son’s trial commenced. Prosecutors are aiming for a potential 45-year prison sentence for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the […]
Trial of man accused of igniting Palisades Fire with anti-Trump and anti-capitalist beliefs
Jury Selection Proves Challenging in Arson Case Linked to Pacific Palisades Fire A federal court in Los Angeles struggled this week to assemble a jury for the trial of Jonathon Rinderknecht, a 30-year-old accused of igniting the destructive Pacific Palisades fire that resulted in 12 fatalities and the loss of nearly 7,000 structures, practically obliterating […]
Palisades Fire arson suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht meets the victims.
A man is facing serious charges for allegedly igniting a wildfire that devastated the Pacific Palisades and led to the deaths of 12 individuals. His fate will soon be decided by a jury, as proceedings began recently. On Thursday, Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, observed the jury selection process unfold in a federal courthouse in downtown Los […]